Haldi, Kumkum, Gulal and Gandha
Haldi (Turmeric) being a tuber which grows below the surface of earth, the waves of Pruthvitattva (Absolute Earth Principle) in it are in far greater quantity than in stems growing above the surface of earth.
Cotton vastra and Janeu (Sacred thread)
The cotton vastra represents the Sushumnanadi of the Kundalini and the seven cotton beads in the vastra are associated with the seven Kundalini Chakras in the body of the individual.
Offering patri (Specific leaves) and flowers to Deities
It is beneficial to offer the patri (Specific leaves offered during worship) of those flower plants which are favourite of the Deity. Patri is related to the colour particles, whereas the flowers are related to the fragrant particles.
Which Flowers is offered to which Deity ?
When flowers associated with a Deity are offered to that Deity, for example red flowers to Shri Ganapati, the benefit derived of the Principle of that Deity is greater.
Why are only unbroken rice grains used as akshata in ritualistic worship ?
Akshata has the ability to attract frequencies of 5 Deities, to activate them, make them functional and to transmit them with the help of Earth and Water elements.
Offering Naivedya to a Deity with a bhav that the Deity is consuming it
When offering Naivedya, first pray to the Ishtadevata (Benevolent Deity) and draw a mandal on the floor in front of the Deity.
